The South Asian Games was first held in which year?

Question

Question

This question was previously asked in

SSC GD Constable (2022) Official Paper (Held On : 11 Jan 2023 Shift 3)

Answer 1

The correct answer is Option 4.

Key Points

The South Asian Games, also known as the South Asian Federation Games (SAF Games), were first held in the year 1984.
The inaugural edition of the South Asian Games took place in Kathmandu, Nepal.
The event was organized with the aim of promoting goodwill and friendship among the South Asian countries through sports.
Since then, the South Asian Games have been held periodically, usually every two years, with participating nations from South Asia, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.

Additional Information

13th South Asian Games came a close in Nepal on 10 Dec 2019.
India consolidated its top position with 312 medals comprising 174 gold, 93 silver and 45 bronze medals.
Deputy Prime Minister of Nepal Ishwar Pokharel graced the occasion as Chief Guest at the closing ceremony of the event.
Three different cities in Nepal hosted the competition, Kathmandu, Pokhara and Janakpur.
A pair of blackbucks (Krishnashar) is the official mascot for the 2019 South Asian Games.